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Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Design Engineer - Transmission Line

Power Systems EngineeringUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeChattanooga, TN, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required.
  • At least 2 years of related experience routing and designing high-voltage overhead transmission line facilities is required.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, or similar computer-aided design tools is required.
  • Understanding of design codes and standards such as NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and IBC is required.
  • Strong knowledge of engineering drafting and design principles is required.
  • Ability to travel as necessary, up to 10% of the time, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform, lead, and oversee engineering responsibilities related to overhead transmission line design, including PLS-CADD modeling, line routing, structure analysis and loading trees, developing design criteria, sag-tension calculations, wire blowout, swing angle, and damper work.
  • Use AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, and other computer-aided design software to create scaled drawings and mapping.
  • Implement engineering redlines precisely and ensure accuracy before finalizing drafting and drawings.
  • Conduct engineering calculations, including voltage drop, cable pulling, flicker analysis, and pole loading assessments.
  • Prepare joint utility use authorizations based on field data and engineer redlines.
  • Ensure compliance with local regulations, design codes (NESC, IEEE, ANSI, IBC), and construction standards.
  • Perform quality reviews to identify inaccuracies, omissions, or compliance issues and provide recommendations.
  • Collaborate with engineers and project teams to develop solutions and modifications as needed.
  • Maintain detailed project documentation and support engineering calculations.
  • Work a minimum of 40 hours per week, with potential for up to 50 hours and occasional overtime.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with power distribution engineering software such as PLS-POLE, TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, or MFAD is preferred.

About the Company

Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Quanta Services builds, upgrades and repairs the power lines, substations, pipelines and communications networks that utilities, power producers and large energy users rely on. It runs its own training school, Northwest Lineman College, which prepares workers for electric line work at campuses in several states. Quanta works through regional operating companies that handle engineering, construction, storm restoration and routine upkeep for their customers. Clients pay under long-term master service agreements for ongoing work and under fixed-price or cost-based contracts for large projects. Quanta was founded in 1997 by combining four electrical contractors and is based in Houston, Texas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1997

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